THE SEAT Leon will receive a boost to its standard specification, a new colour option and the introduction of the 2.0 TSI EVO DSG-auto 190ps powertrain from FR spec upwards, following model year updates for 2022.

The entry price point for the Leon estate specified with the potent new engine and gearbox option will now be lower, starting from £29,890 in FR trim.

New to the colour palette of the Leon is an Asphalt Blue colour option which will be available across the range and all trim levels, including five-door and estate models.

SEAT's 2022 model year specification updates also sees the SE Dynamic gaining a centre armrest, three zone climate control and two additional USB type C sockets in the rear as standard.

Across the range where a manual gearbox option is available, vegan leather will be used on gear shift knobs, extending SEAT's drive to reduce its environmental impact.

Improving convenience for plug-in models, all Leon e-HYBRIDs will get mode 3 charging cables as standard for public and home installation chargers.

Prices for the SEAT Leon start at £20,405 for the Leon hatch SE 1.0 TSI EVO 110ps or £21,555 in estate form, rising to £36,170 for the Leon hatch XCELLENCE Lux 1.4 e-HYBRID DSG-auto 204ps and £37,580 for the estate.